Ben & Jerry's free cone day is today

Customers can a free cone all day Tuesday at a Ben & Jerry's location near them.

Sleeping dragon technique revealed: Bay Area protesters try to block arrests

The California Highway Patrol released video of how they worked to remove protesters from blocking highways and bridges on Monday – several of the protesters stuck their hands into pipes, secured by concrete in barrel drums to stymy officers from removing them. 

Police deploy pepper balls on Pro-Palestinian protesters outside Tesla Fremont factory

Police have deployed pepper balls on Pro-Palestinian demonstrators participating in a ‘Blockade the Bay’ Day of Action outside the Fremont Tesla plant, on Monday evening. 

Registrar of Voters says Price recall backers have enough valid signatures

There are enough valid signatures to call for a recall election of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, the county registrar of voters said Monday.

'Free Palestine' protesters block part of I-880 in Oakland, Golden Gate Bridge

‘Free Palestine’ protesters on Monday blocked several sections of freeway around the Bay Area, including a section of I-880 in Oakland and the Golden Gate Bridge right at the peak of the morning commute.

Transports in Oakland closes after 4 decades

After 42 years serving the East Bay, the running shop, Transports, in Oakland will permanently close its doors.

Residential Oakland fire started by spontaneous combustion of lithium battery

Spontaneous combustion of a lithium battery started a residential fire in Oakland early Sunday afternoon, according to the Oakland Fire Department.     

Cars set on fire at multiple Oakland sideshows

Cars were set on fire and Oakland police were seen making several arrests Saturday night at multiple sideshows across the city.

Fremont fire engine struck twice at scene of freeway collision

Drivers in two cars struck a Fremont Fire Department engine that had been sent to the site of a freeway collision on Saturday morning.

Oakland's First Fridays returns after hiatus

Oakland's First Fridays are back, but organizers say the monthly event needs financial support.

Overturned big rig trailer in Hayward on I-880

A big rig's trailer overturned early Friday morning in Hayward on Interstate Highway 880, blocking traffic in the southbound direction and causing a mess for hours. 

Livermore High School wins national music festival

Some Livermore students are celebrating after taking the top prize in a music competition featuring musicians from around the nation.   

Oakland Ballers sign 3 players, including first woman to sign contract with MLB partner team

The Oakland Ballers independent league baseball team signed three players after their open tryout last weekend at Oakland's Laney College, including the first woman who ever signed a professional contract with a Major League Baseball partner team.   

Port of Oakland approves name change for airport

The Port of Oakland's Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday to rename Oakland International Airport.

Big rig overturns on East Bay freeway ramp

The connection between I-238 North and I-880 South in Hayward has been shut this morning due to a crash that overturned a big rig truck. 

Colonial Donuts in Oakland robbed again

Colonial Donuts on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland has been robbed for the fourth time in less than a year.

CHP recovers more cars and guns in Oakland and East Bay

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced that in eight weeks, the California Highway Patrol will continue to stay focused on targeting crime in the East Bay and Oakland.

Montclair Egg Shop founder turns 90

A beloved East Bay restaurant celebrated its founders 90th birthday on Tuesday.